Silence in the Sahel does not Equal Stability
The Sahel is no longer on the frontpages. In the past few years – even in the past few months – the geopolitical context has changed radically. The Russian full-scale […]
Middle-East / North Africa
Publications
From Syria to the Black Sea: Containing Russia, Partnering with Turkey?
The outcome of the Russo-Turkish power competition in Syria will impact the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea. This, in turn, will impact the outcome […]
Commentaries
Forbidden Targets: The Endangered Work of Humanitarians Protecting Civilians in Gaza
The protection of civilians in conflict is a pressing global issue and is closely linked to the safety and efforts of humanitarian workers. Recent journalistic, United Nations (UN), and NGO […]
A Break with the Past: The End of French Military Presence in Chad and Senegal
On the 28th of November, only a few hours after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot’s visit to Chad, the Chadian Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the end of the defence […]
Why the BRICS Summit in Kazan should be a Wake-up Call for the EU
This policy brief examines the growing influence of the BRICS in a multipolar world, as highlighted by their recent summit in Kazan, Russia, and the challenges to effective global multilateralism. […]
Geopolitics and Geography: A Realigned EU Strategy for Stability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean
The new EU Commission should commence its geopolitical thinking by acknowledging that geography is not kind to those who ignore her. The new European Parliament has the unique opportunity to […]